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100 Francs Essai
1970 year| Copper-nickel | 11.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977) |
|---|---|
| Period | French Overseas Territory (1967-1977) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 100 Francs |
| Currency | Afars and Issas Franc (1967-1977) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pair of dromedary camels: one standing, the other kneeling down; denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRITOIRE·FRANÇAIS·DES·AFARS·ET·DES·ISSAS
100F
ESSAI
Translation: French Afars and Issas territory
Engraver: Raymond Joly
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Francs (Essai) 1970 from Djibouti › Afars and Issas (1967-1977) made of Copper-nickel weighing 11.9 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted in 1970 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. The coin's design features the national emblem of Djibouti on one side and the denomination and year on the other. The use of copper-nickel in the coin's composition gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color, which sets it apart from other coins made of different metals. This coin is a fascinating piece of numismatic history and a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Francs (Essai) 1970 coin.
